THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2007

• 10:00 a.m. BEGINNER FRIENDLY BIKE RIDE: 5-10 miles, Class: D. We'll meet in the Betzwood parking lot of Valley Forge Park (off of Rt 422) for a nice friendly ride on the paved, flat, car-free Schulkyll River Trail. Bring water and a snack. We'll chat about bike ettiquette, cycling with a group and tips to assure a comfortable ride. Rain cancels. Contact Cheryl Lynch at 610-356-3123.
• 4:00 p.m. SENIORS DANCE: Ballroom on High, Old Eagle Lodge, 310 E High Street, Pottstown, PA. There'll be Line Dancing (non-country), Waltz, Ballroom, Jitterbug, and a little Polka, too. Call 610-348-6727
• 4:30 p.m. PRE-RIDE BIKE RIDE: 13-15 mph, 20-25 miles. Start at Hatboro Horsham High School, 899 Horsham Road, Parking lot E, Horsham, PA. I will continue these "warm-up" rides, at least through the month of May. Contact David C. Atkins at 215-675-4597.
• 6:00 p.m. THURSDAY EVENING IN HORSHAM BIKE RIDE: 15-16 mph, 22-32 miles. Start at Hatboro Horsham High School, 899 Horsham Road, Parking lot E, Horsham, PA. One of our most popular paces. In an effort to keep the groups at a reasonable size, we'll have several ride leaders at this pace. Contact Jay Sitkin at 215-362-8591.
• 6:00 p.m. THURSDAY EVENING IN HORSHAM BIKE RIDE: 17-18 mph, 26-36 miles. Start at Hatboro Horsham High School, 899 Horsham Road, Parking lot E, Horsham, PA. Not quite the cardiac-arresting pace of the A/X, but an experienced fast group ride that will involve HILLS! Please note that when the hills get steeper, the average speed will be obviously slower. There will be no conscious effort to drop anyone on this ride. Contact Steve Scheetz at 610-636-8039.
• 6:00 p.m. THURSDAY EVENING IN HORSHAM BIKE RIDE: 15-17 mph, 15-17 miles. Start at Hatboro Horsham High School, 899 Horsham Road, Parking lot E, Horsham, PA. We will start the season at about 14 mph and gradually increase our average as everyone gets stronger. Some hills to be expected, no one dropped. We try to stay together and will regroup as needed. Bring something to drink. Contact Elliot Titcher at 215-641-0607.
• 6:00 p.m. THURSDAY EVENING IN HORSHAM BIKE RIDE: 16-17 mph, 25-34 miles. Start at Hatboro Horsham High School, 899 Horsham Road, Parking lot E, Horsham, PA. As the season begins, expect our pace to stay below the 17 mph mark. Contact Doug Mueller at 215-646-5718.
• 6:00 p.m. WHEEL & SPOKE HIKE: 5 – 6 miles, moderate to brisk. Stop on the way home for a turn around The Cooper River Park with a spoke up one or the other banks beyond Cuthbert Blvd. Meet at The Cooper River Yacht Club. Rain or flooding on Admiral Wilson Blvd cancels. Contact leader before 8:30 p.m. Leader: Jeff Neill at 856-772-6465.
• 6:30 p.m. 14 PLUS BIKE RIDE: 14-15 mph, 20-30 miles. Start at Hatboro Horsham High School, 899 Horsham Road, Parking lot E, Horsham, PA. Time to make all of that winter riding count. Faster pace, reminiscent of later in the season. Contact David C. Atkins at 215-675-4597.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, MAY 3-12, 2007

• 2007 RTSC SPRING INTRAMURAL PROGRAM: Cherry Street Park or Glenwood Elementary School, Media, PA. Spring is coming, and it is time to dig out those soccer balls, soccer shoes and shin guards. We hope you have enjoyed playing Soccer with the Rose Tree Soccer Club, and look forward to seeing you this Spring. The season runs from March 24th through May 12th. We play every weekend (weather permitting) at Cherry St Park or Indian Lane School, and players are grouped according to their age (4 – 13 years). ALL Girls and Boys will play in separate Divisions. Call 610-565-4078.

THURSDAY-THURSDAY, MAY 3-29, 2007, 2007

• 8:00 p.m. TUESDAY NIGHT SWING DANCE: Ballroom on High, Old Eagle Lodge, 310 E High Street, Pottstown, PA. Everyone is welcome to a practice dance night every Tuesday from 9-11 pm for getting your ''swing'' in step. Smoke-free historic 4000 square-foot ballroom; no experience necessary. Dance classes held prior to dance (please call or visit the official website for information on lessons). Call 610-348-6727.

THURSDAY-WEDNESDAY, MAY 3-30, 2007

• SMM GIRLS TRACK, GIRLS LACROSSE, SOFTBALL, GOLF: Media, PA. Call 610-565-2573.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, MAY 3-JUNE 1, 2007

• CINNAMINSON SOCCER CLUB REGISTRATION: Our goal is to provide each player the opportunity to develop a solid foundation of soccer skills while playing in a fun environment for boys and girls, starting at age 4. They will enjoy playing the sport of soccer at both competitive (travel) and recreational (in-town) levels. Call 877-228-4881.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, MAY 3-JUNE 9, 2007

• 3:00 p.m. GIRLS ON THE RUN OF NEW CASTLE COUNTY SP07: New Castle County, Wilmington, DE. Girls meet twice a week to participate in self-esteem building lessons and running games. The girls work toward running a 5k race event, which will be held on Saturday, June 9th at Brandywine Zoo at 10a.m. Call 302-893-2222.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, MAY 3-JUNE 15, 2007

• CLEARVIEW LACROSSE CLUB-SPRING REGISTRATION: Clearview Regional High School Mullica Hill, NJ. The program had more than 120 players in our 3-4th grade, 5-6th grade and 7-8th grade Teams. In 2006, we will expand our program to offer youth girls grades 5-8th grade to learn and play the game of lacrosse. Call 856-207-9018.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, MAY 3-JUNE 16, 2007

• MILLVILLE SOCCER ASSOCIATION SPRING 2007 SEASON: U-9, U-10, U-12, U-13, U-14 at the Millville Soccer Complex, 2 North Sharp Street, Millville, NJ. Call 856-293-0377.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 3-JUNE 17, 2007

• PHILADELHIA FLAMES SC SPRING 07 REGISTRATIONS: All matches will be at Bensalem Community Park, PA. This Spring we are playing in the Bensalem Womens League. Call 267-784-5663.
• Ewing Women’s Soccer, Spring 2007: Ewing Township Recreation Fields, 2 Jake Garzio Drive, Ewing, NJ. Call 215-493-1848.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, MAY 3-JUNE 30, 2007

• 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY NIGHT CONTRA DANCE: Glenside Memorial Hall, Waverly Rd. and Keswick Ave., Glenside, PA. Contra dancing is traditional New England social dancing with musicians playing jigs and reels. The dancing is energetic and involves mixing with the other dancers as each couple performs a short routine with another couple before progressing onto the next couple and repeating the sequence. It shares some elements with square dancing such as ''swing your partner'' and ''do-si-do'', but the couples form long lines rather than squares. Contra dancing is easy, mostly involving a smooth walking step. A different routine is taught before each dance by a caller who has everyone ''walk through'' the dance while explaining it. Call 215-402-1033.
• DANCE CLASSES: Tapography Dance Studio, 2111 Sansom Street, Philadelphia. Call 215-694-7109.
• DOYLESTOWN ROCK GYM/ADVENTURE CENTER INC: 3853 Old Easton Road, Doylestown, PA. Are you up for a great time, and maybe a bit of a challenge? Experience indoor rock climbing and outdoor guide service. All ages are welcome, along with observers. Call 215-230-9085.

FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2007

• 7:00 p.m. FRIDAY NITE FITNESS HIKE: 8-10 miles, fast pace. The ongoing, every Friday night, all year round, Friday night fitness hike; where we try to work up a sweat exploring the sand roads and trails of Brendan Byrne State Forest. Be prepared to walk at an average of 4 MPH, 15 minutes per mile pace with few breaks. Bring water and wear well broken in boots, shoes, or sneakers (sneakers are adequate in dry conditions). Socks are also important foot gear; synthetics and wool being better at preventing blisters (avoid cotton socks). The first Friday of each month there is a dessert/dinner stop after the hike at a local restaurant. Meet at Brendan Byrne State Forest Campground. Contact Leaders: Alison & Mike Baker at 609-758-4768, 609-577-9004.
• 1st ANNUAL GOLF OUTING: Avalon Golf Club, 1510 Route 9 North, Cape May Court House, NJ. Call 609-465-4653.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 4-6, 2007

• SOCIAL CAMPING WEEKEND AT HARRIMAN ST. PARK, N. Y. MODERATE/STRENUOUS PACE: Spring weekend camping and hiking at Thendara Mountain Club on Lake Tiorati in Harriman St. Park. Stay in the lodge, bunk house or tent. We will hike part of the AT and local trails, kayak or swim in the lake. Cost includes Sat. meals and happy hour and Sunday meals. Showers and running water. Contact Leader: Paul Serdiuk at 609-462-3593 eve.

FRIDAY-FRIDAY, MAY 4-11, 2007

• FRIDAY NIGHT SWING DANCE: Ballroom on High, Old Eagle Lodge, 310 E High Street, Pottstown, PA. Come dance in a smoke-free, historic 4000 square foot ballroom built in 1928 every Frinday night from 9 pm to midnight. Fantastic swing mix provided by DJ Alex. No experience necessary and singles are welcome! A complimentary dance lesson is offered at 8 pm before all events. See you on the floor! Call 610-348-6727.

SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2007

• 5:00 a.m. EASTERN PA400K BIKE RIDE: Weisel Youth Hostel, 7347 Richlandtown Road, Quakertown, PA. This inaugural edition of the PA400k is based on the "Hawk's Nest" PA300k that heads up to Hawk's Nest along NY Rt 97. Setting out at the usual Quakertown hostel start/finish, we take a quick jaunt over to the Milford Bakery (The iced cinnamon buns are highly recommended). We then turn north, going through Little York, and then up one of our favorite roads, Sweet Hollow Road and down Tunnel Ave. We pass through Asbury enroute to Lommasson's Glen which we will be taking "down" this time after climbing the first of two different Millbrook roads -- both Millbrooks should prove to be memorable challenges. We then head north to Belvidere and on to Blairstown. After the Blairstown controle, we begin the long climb over the Kittatinny Mountains on the second Millbrook road and descend into the Water Gap Recreation area at Millbrook Village. We continue north up to Port Jervis where we pick up scenic Rt 97 that takes us past the Hawk's Nest overlook. We cross the historic Roebling Delaware Aqueduct and then ride along the beautiful Lackawaxen River tow path. We pass through Hawley and then begin our semi-circumnavigation of Lake Wallenpaupak. We turn away from the lake and head back south through the Delaware State Forest and return to the Water Gap Recreation area via the Dingman's Ferry Bridge. We retrace our path back to Millbrook Village and then continue along the Delaware River all the way back to the Water Gap. We cross back into PA on the Rt 80 Delaware River Bridge pedestrian walk. While on the pedestrian walk and for 1 block afterwards, you will be riding on the Appalachian Trail. We continue working our way south along the Delaware River, through Portland, Bangor, and Martin's Creek before the final little grunt up to the College Hill finish. Call 610-559-1145.
• 7:00 a.m. MANAYUNK CENTURY BIKE RIDE: A moderately hilly 100 mile ride at 14-15 mph to Manayunk, PA. The route will go through Valley Forge and then follow the Schuylkill River Bike Trail to Manayunk where we will ride up the Manayunk Wall before stopping for lunch. Ride will start from Brandywine High School (Rt. 261, Foulk Road) at the tennis courts. A cue sheet will be available. Contact Ride Leader: Jerry Steinberg at 302-373-6495.
• 8:00 a.m. 2nd ANNUAL URBAN TREKKERS TOUR DE SHORE “PEDAL FOR PROMISE”: 50-mile event from Rowan University Parking Lot D, Heston Road, Glassboro, NJ to Ocean City, NJ. Call 856-661-1421.
• 8:00 a.m. UPPER MONTCO SPIN #2 BIKE RIDE: 14-16 mph, 45 - 50 miles. Start at North Penn High School, 1340 Valley Forge Road, Lansdale, PA. We head out towards Highview Dr and Whites Mill Rd and then take the Swamp Creek express to Green Lane. A short rest stop and then head over to Little Rd via Deep Creek. We'll head home by way of Salford Station and Tyson. This is a good warm up for the Quad Volunteer Ride tomorrow. Rain cancels. Contact Jay Sitkin at 215-362-8591.
• 8:00 a.m. FORTESCUE ON THE BAY BIKE RIDE: About 97 miles, leaving from the Walter H. Hill Elementary School in Swedesboro, NJ, at the intersection on Rt. 551 and High Hill Road. Flat terrain, around 15-16 mph pace, 3 food stops including our picnic on the beach. Bring or buy food. Contact Ride Leaders: Doug Kennedy at 610-543-4664 and Debbie Wilson at 302-798-1243.
• 8:00 a.m. BARKSDALE TRAINING BIKE RIDE: Leave from Handloff Park for 47 rolling to hilly miles at 16-18 mph, steady endurance pace, NOT a race pace. The average speed (16-18 mph) is the overall average parking lot to parking lot. It is NOT the rolling speed, so there may be times when our rolling speed is greater (or less) depending on the terrain, etc. Ride format is double pace line, steady tempo. There are no stops. HELMETS REQUIRED!! NO EARPLUGS - LEAVE YOUR MUSIC AT HOME!! Contact Ride Leaders: Lorie Struzik at 302-354-3811 before 7:30 a.m. or Nancy Waddell at 302-545-4146 before 6:30 a.m.
• 8:30 a.m. BRANDYWINE WARM-UP BIKE RIDE: This 25-30 mile ride starts at the parking lot across from the Delaware Children's Theatre in Wilmington, heading out over rolling hills to Chadds Ford and back. The pace will be 14-16 mph. We'll ride every Saturday morning, gradually increasing the mileage, so that by June 1, we'll be ready for 50+ mile rides. Contact Ride Leader: Ed Weirauch at 302-528-8847.
• 9:00 a.m. SURVIVE THE 5 UPPER PERKIOMEN VALLEY YMCA 5K RUN: Kistler-Bitting Park, 1350 Tagart Road, East Greenville, PA. Call 215-679-9622.
• 9:00 a.m. 3rd ANNUAL 5K FOR DELAWARE STROKE INITIATIVE: Brandywine Park on North Park Drive across from the Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington, DE. Call 302-654-6400.
• 9:00 a.m. PALISADE 5K CHALLENGE: Palisades Sr. High School, Ottsville, PA. Contact Frank Kelly at 610-996-8333.
• 9:00 a.m. GVA 5K RUN FOR CLEAN WATER: Green Valleys Association’s Headquarters, 1368 Prizer Road, Pottstown, PA. Call 702-454-2722.
• 9:00 a.m. TORTOISE & HARE 5K RUN: Wind Gap Memorial Park, corner of East 3rd Street & Lehigh Avenue, Wind Gap, PA. Call 610-419-4500 x229.
• 9:00 a.m. ARC 5K RUN: Wild Quail Country Club, Quail Run, Wyoming, DE. Call 302-674-3213.
• 9:00 a.m. TRIMAX FRENCH CREEK SPRING 4.8/9.6 MILE RUN: French Creek State Park, 843 Park Road, Elverson, PA. Call 610-780-8034.
• 9:00 a.m. CHARTER SCHOOL CHASE 5K RUN: Avon Grove Charter School, 110 East State Road West, West Grove, PA. Call 610-274-8879.
• 9:00 a.m. BAIT BOX BIKE RIDE: 65+/- miles, Class: C+. Join Bonnie and Len for a ride to the Bait Box Restaurant, Greenwich. Moving average 15-17mph. Terrain is flat to rolling. No one dropped, cue sheets. Bring money for a seat down lunch. Start at Kingsway High School, NJ, routes 322 and 551. Contact Len at 610-558-6232.
• 9:00 a.m. DIFFERENT DIRECTION THAN THE QUAD VOLUNTEER BIKE RIDE: 13-15 mph, 40 to 50 miles +/-. Start at Upper Dublin High School, 800 Loch Alsh Avenue, Fort Washington, PA. We will go into a different area of Montgomery and Bucks County today than the Quad Volunteer ride tomorrow. Some hills, no one dropped, regroup as needed, bring food and drink. Rain cancels. Call if unsure if ride is on. Contact Elliot Titcher at 215-641-0607.
• 9:00 a.m. EASY BIKE RIDER: 11-12 mph, 25 Miles. Start at Central Bucks East High School, Anderson & Holicong Roads, Buckingham, PA. A fairly challenging "advanced beginner" ride, featuring scenic roads, a food/rest stop and some climbs; no one dropped; rain cancels. No confirmation necessary. Contact Roy Zipris at 215-674-5258.
• 9:00 a.m. MS BIKE TO THE BAY TRAINING RIDE: Fit and Fun ride pace. Depart from People's Plaza (at the recycle bins behind the Safeway, Glasgow, DE). Distance will be about 25 miles, over flat terrain at 10-13 mph. Helmet required. Bring full water bottle and air pump. Bike should be in good working order and it helps to know how to change a tire. Contact Ride Leader: Darree Clark at 610-485-5097.
• 9:30 a.m. BAKE OVEN KNOB TO LEHIGH GAP: Round Trip Road Miles: 50, Hike Distance: 11 miles. Hike Bake Oven Knob to Lehigh Gap along the Appalachian Trail. Hike 11 miles from Bake Oven Knob to the Lehigh Gap. This is one of the nicer hikes in Pa. There is a wonderful vista at Bake Oven Knob. This is an AT hike and there is some rock scrambling. We will take two side trails during this hike. The first will be a scenic bypass along the top of the ridge for about a mile. Later, we again exit the AT to hike the North Trail which yields wonderful views including the towns of Palmerton, Bowmanstown, and Lehighton. Optional pizza stop after the hike. Meet 8:30 at the Days Inn parking lot, located at the intersection of Rt. 22 and Rt. 309 N, which is 1/4 mile east of the Lehigh Valley interchange of the Northeast extension of the turnpike, or meet at the Lehigh Gap parking lot at 9:30. This is the lot located east of Rt. 248 via a short dirt road, and just south of Rt. 873. Contact Leader: Al Schwartz at 610-258-0959.
• 10:00 a.m. BATTERY PARK BIKE RIDE: Join me at People’s Plaza (Glasgow, DE) by the recycle bins for a 32 mile ride to Battery Park and back. We will average 16-18 mph (parking lot to parking lot) on mostly flat terrain with some hills. Bring a snack for our stop at Battery Park. Contact Ride Leader: Jeff Brunell at 302-897-3542.
• 10:00 a.m. FAMILY HIKING OUTING: REI (Marlton), 501 Route 73 South, Marlton, NJ. Want to experience nature and see the sights with your children? Maybe you’re new parents wondering how to safely introduce the little ones to a day out on the trail? Learn how to pick appropriate locations, how to “sell” the activity, and how to keep the kids enthusiastic, interested and happy on the hike. A kid-specific version of Leave-No-Trace principles will also be taught to emphasize good habits in the outdoors. Join REI instructors for a fun, engaging day out on family- friendly terrain. Call Call 856-810-1938.
• 10:00 a.m. CANOE/KAYAK THE WADING RIVER ON CINCO DE MAYO!! Ole! We’ll paddle 9 miles from Hawkins Bridge to Beaver Branch. This is a good trip for novice paddlers. We’ll stop for lunch and salsa and chips at Godfrey Bridge. Contact leaders to confirm participation. Contact Leaders: George & Leona F. at 609-259-3734.
• 10:00 a.m. DEEP RUN HIKE: 10 miles, moderate pace. A postcard-scenic body of water in the middle of Wharton State Forest. We will explore various woodland trails and paths to and from this refreshing lunch spot. Meet at Atsion. Contact Leader: George Galcik at 856-783-8329.
• 11:00 a.m. 15th ANNUAL UNIVERSITY CITY 5K RUN: Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Call 215-895-2604.
• 11:30 a.m. AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER BENEFIT 5K: Little Leigh Parkway, Park Drive, Allentown, PA. Call 610-533-1746.
• Noon URBAN DARE PHILADELPHIA: Start at Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia. Urban Dare is the team race that’s part photo hunt, part trivia and part dares. Teams of 2 must solve clues to find checkpoints throughout the city. To move on they must take photos or perform dares to earn passport stamps. Each team must determine their own route to the checkpoints. Most teams will cover about 5 to 7 miles and finish in about 3 or 4 hours. The Urban Dare challenge is to be the first team to cross the finish line after successfully completing checkpoint dares and getting required photos. Call 703-937-1769.
• Noon WOMEN’S COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Villanova plays DePaul at Wildcat Athletics Softball, Villanova, PA. Call 610-519-4138.
• SPRING FLING 17’S WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Forks Township Community Center, 1606 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA. Contact Judith Harakal at 610-262-8128 or 610-437-5081.
• 8th ANNUAL TURKEYS HILL COUNTRY CLASSIC: 40km-125km bike races, Cat 5 to pro, Lancaster PA . Call 717-872-5461.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MAY 5 & 6, 2007

• 10:00 a.m. 6th ANNUAL NPC SOUTH JERSEY CHAMPIONSHIP: Join up to 15,000 people at the expo that offers a spectacular variety of charity fitness events and health exhibits along with sports competitions. There is a chance to roam the exhibit hall both days, filled with booths of free screenings, health services and merchandise such as fitness related clothing, supplements, and healthy food choices. Main stage demonstrations will give audiences a taste of the high caliber fitness competitions, Doctors Q&A Panels and fun demo’s at Lenape High School, Hartford Road, Medford, NJ. Call 609-923-2663.
• GIRLS BASKETBALL AAU SUPER REGIONAL: Ages 9-13 in Lehigh Valley, PA. Contact Larry Weber at 610-867-9282.
• PRE-MOTHERS DAY CLASSIC: Ages 9-17, Hockessin Police Athletic League 7259 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE. Contact Mark P. Sills at 302-328-2770.
• CANOE/KAYAK CAMPING ON THE MULLICA RIVER: Enjoy a pleasant paddle then campout overnight spending time around the campfire relaxing and planning for warm weather activities (don’t forget the smores). Continue down the river Sunday to Pleasant Mills. Backpackers are welcome. Contact Leaders: Art Midouhas at 215-788-7451 after 8:30 p.m. and Priscilla Hiter at 609-953-8064.
• BOWLING: Facenda Whitaker Lanes, Swede Rd., Norristown, PA. Call 610-272-6547.
• ANGLESEA IRISH SOCIETY 5K RUN: Cresse Ave. to Hereford Inlet Lighthouse, Wildwood, NJ. Call 609-408-2266 or 609-780-7581.

SATURDAY, MAY 5-FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2007

• AMISH BACK ROADS BICYCLE TOUR: Eastern Pennsylvania, starts in Hamburg, PA. It’s impossible not to fall in love with the lush countryside of bucolic Lancaster County. Visit with and learn about the Old Order Amish and their Mennonite neighbors in a place where Pennsylvania Deutsch is still spoken in the home and English is a second language. You’ll feel the gentler rhythms of an earlier time engulf you as you ride through the rich farmland, past fields still ploughed by draft horses, and into the rolling hills of the Oley and Lehigh valleys. Call 610-317-9611.

SATURDAY, MAY 5-SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2007

• PHILADELPHIA GALLOWAY TRAINING PROGRAM: Is open to anyone who is interested in fulfilling a lifetime goal: to run a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 10 miler or just get started. The training group welcomes all levels, from beginners to Boston qualifiers. Pace groups are set up to ensure a comfortable and safe training pace for every ability. This low mileage run/walk program will prepare people for an incredible achievement. A high percentage of participants, including beginners, continue this lifestyle change after the completion of their goal. Call 717-396-1116.

SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2007

• 7:00 a.m. THE HILHOOLIGAN BIKE RIDE: 75 miles, Class: B. Starts PROMPTLY at 6:55 am at the R5 Wayne Train Station. Expect nonstop climbing for hours. Contact Brian Wade at 610-254-9485.
• 8:00 a.m. QUAD COUNTY VOLUNTEER BIKE RIDE: 12-18 mph, 21-76 miles. This ride is for club members who have volunteered to work at the Quad County Metric on May 12. Ride 21, 31, 45, 53, 68 or 76 mi. The 21-mi route avoids the longest climb. The 53 and 76-mi routes include the 8-mi "ICU" extra-hilly segment. Meet at the gravel parking lot at the bottom of Crusher Rd. Going south on Rt. 29, make a HARD left onto Upper Ridge Rd and an IMMEDIATE right onto Crusher Rd. Upper Ridge Rd. is located 1/8-mi N of the Deep Creek bridge entrance to Green Lane Park. Contact Dennis Mayse at 215-234-0170.
• 8:00 a.m. BRANDYWINE 50 BIKE RIDE: A moderately hilly 40-60 mile ride at 15 mph through Chester and Delaware Counties. The ride will start from Brandywine High School (Rt. 261, Foulk Road) at the tennis courts, and will return between noon and 1:00 pm. There will be at least one rest stop and a cue sheet will be available. Contact Ride Leaders: Jerry and Debbie Steinberg at 302-373-6495.
• 8:30 a.m. BLUE CROSS BROAD STREET RUN: 10-miles starting at Central High School Athletic Field, Broad Street & Somerville Avenue, Philadelphia. Call 215-683-3594.
• 8:30 a.m. 5K RUN THROUGH HISTORY: Karakung Drive, Havertown, PA. Run or walk this scenic route through Haverford Township that follows the course of the Powder Mill Valley and passes through the historic Grange Estate. Contact Tricia Woodman at 610-924-0658.
• 8:30 a.m. CHESTER COUNTYS SPCA’S 20th ANNUAL WALK FOR PAWS: Myrick Conservations Center, West Chester, PA. Call 610-692-6113.
• 8:30 a.m. ART MUSEUM BIKE RIDE: 35+ miles, Class: C+. Art Museum C+ paced ride from Drexel Hill Cyclery, Burmont Road, Drexel Hill, PA. We'll travel to the museum not for culture, but to cruise the museum loop. Bring $ for snack. Contact Bob Martin at 610-352-2114.
• 9:00 a.m. ALLIGATOR TRAIL 10K RUN: Albright College, 13th and Rockland Streets, Reading, PA. Call 610-921-6583.
• 9:00 a.m. NORTHBROOK ORCHARDS BIKE RIDE: 40+/- miles, Class: C+. Join Bonnie and Len for a ride to Northbrook. Moving average 14-15. Terrain is flat to rolling. No one dropped, cue sheets. Start at Chadds Ford Elementary School at Route 1 and Fairville Road. Contact Len at 610-558-6232.
• 9:00 a.m. ART MUSEUM BIKE RIDE: 50+/- miles, Class: B+. Meet at Rose Tree park for a ride to Manayunk and the Art Museum. Notice I'm listing this ride as B+ to encourage new people to show up and form a nice group. Expect a few hills. Contact Antonio Rocha at 484-802-8374.
• 9:00 a.m. BARKSDALE TO NOTTINGHAM AND BACK BIKE RIDE: Meet us at Handloff Park on Barksdale Road in Newark near the tennis courts for a ride to Herr's potato chip factory in Nottingham. Herr's will be closed, but you can savor the smell. The ride is 38 miles, rolling to hilly but with no difficult hills and the pace will be 13-15 mph. We will be on the Grasshopper tandem. Contact Ride Leaders: Barrie Jane Kintner at 610-361-0442 and Bob Wheeler at 302-239-6620.
• 9:00 a.m. WEEKLY BIKE RIDE FROM THE BICYCLE BARN: 15-16 mph, 30+ miles. Start at the Bicycle Barn, 388 West Pothouse Road, Phoenixville, PA. Mileage varies with the weather. Will tailor the ride to the people that show. Start at the shop. Contact Chet Ritchie at 215-799-0203.
• 9:00 a.m. ANNUAL MAINTENANCE HIKE: Round Trip Road Miles: 30, Hike Distance: 8 miles. This is our Annual clean up of our section of the Appalachian Trail. Please bring gloves, trash bags, clippers and water. After the cleanup we will have a picnic at leaser lake. In the event of rain we will move the picnic to the Lehigh Gap Nature Center pavilion.Meet near the AT crossing of Route 309, in the Blue Mountain Summit Inn Parking lot. Contact Leader: Ed Ritter at 610-261-1847 and Co-Leader: Jim Gabovitz at 610-262-3578.
• 9:00 a.m. GREEN LANE RESERVOIR AND UPPER PERKIOMEN VALLEY PARK, MONTGOMERY COUNTY HIKE: Depart Germantown and Rex Aves., Philadelphia, or 9:45 a.m. at the nature center which is behind the Marlborough Elementary School 2 miles north of the intersection or routes 29 and 63. A "jewel" of a hike that circles the reservoir on a mostly wooded path with ravines and narrow crossings with hills, valleys and flat areas. We will find cedar stands, marshy areas and the home to more than 260 varieties of birds. 12-14 miles. Contact Leaders: Barry Shapiro & Emma Burd at 215-673-4717.
• 9:00 a.m. CANOEING/ KAYAKING SKILLS REFRESHER ON LAKE OSWEGO: New and beginning paddlers are welcome. Knowledgeable paddlers from the OCSJ will share information about equipment, safety practices, self-rescue, paddling techniques and efficiencies. Canoes and kayaks can be rented from Pine Barrens Canoe Rental 609-726-1515. Please contact leaders to confirm your participation. Contact Leaders: George & Leona F. at 609-259-3734.
• 9:30 a.m. WALK FOR THE WHISPER 5K RUN: Dravo Plaza, Wilmington Riverfront, under cranes next to Blair Outlet store, Wilmington, DE. Call 302-740-1574.
• 9:30 a.m. DELAWARE COUNTY SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS TASK FORCE 5 MILE RUN: Ridley Creek State Park, Pavilion #17. Contact Ellen Chung at 610-558-8100 x118.
• 10:00 a.m. THE 33rd ANNUAL CHERRY BLOSSOM 5-MILE RUN: Wilkes-Barre, PA. Contact Vince Wojnar at 570-474-5363.
• 10:00 a.m. EAGLEVIEW BIKE RIDE: 30-35 miles, Class: C+. Ride leaves from Eagleview’s upper parking lot at Brickside Grill. Contact Leaders: Jerry Cahill at 610-321-2535 and Bob Flagg at 610-269-2442.
• 10:00 a.m. PENNYPACK ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION TRUST HIKE: Depart Broad and Arch Sts. In front of Dunkin Donuts, Philadelphia. Hike the upper reaches of the Pennypack Creek Valley and around the lands of the Pennypack Ecological Trust. Call leader for directions to meet at the trailhead. 7 miles. Contact Leader: Carol Seelaus at 610-617-7977.
• 10:00 a.m. PINNACLE ON THE A.T. HIKE: 9 miles, moderate pace. Hike up the A.T. from Eckville to the Pinnacle for great views, will be some rock climbing. Hiking boots recommended. Optional dinner afterward. Bring binoculars. From exit 33, N.E. ext. PA Tpke, go west on I-78 to exit Rt. 143 Lenhartsville. Go west on Main St (Rt. 22) 3 miles to Reservoir Rd, turn right one mile to parking. Contact Leaders: Dave & Julie Hegelein at 856-235-8792.
• Noon VILLANOVA SAFE FROM THE SUN 5K RUN 2007 : Villanova University, Pavilion, Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA. Call 610-343-0183.
• 2:00 p.m. 3rd ANNUAL NICK CALDERELLI MEMORIAL 5K RUN: Lehigh Parkway, Allentown, PA. Contact Christopher Prudente at 610-366-7436.
• Noon WOMEN’S COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Villanova plays Notre Dame at Wildcat Athletics Softball, Villanova, PA. Call 610-519-4138.
• 12:30 p.m. SACRED HEART 5K RUN: Cooper River Park, Cherry Hill, NJ. Call 856-858-1050.
• SPRING FLING 18’S WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Moravian College, 1200 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA. Call 610-262-8128.
• SPRING FLING 12’S AND 15’S WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA. Call 610-262-8128.
• ROWING: Philadelphia City Championship, High School, Schuylkill River, Philadelphia. Call 614-360-2922.

MONDAY, MAY 7, 2007

• 10:00 a.m. BEGINNER’S OR RECOVERY BIKE RIDE: 11-14 mph, 15-25 miles. Start at Whites Road Park, Whites Road, Lansdale, PA. Not sure what group to ride in? Looking for a slower paced ride? Or maybe you just rode too hard on the weekend? This ride's for you! Pace will be determined by slowest rider. No one dropped. Rolling terrain, but no steep hills. Rain or imminent threat of rain at start time cancel ride. Contact Monica Coleman at 610-547-1430.
• 6:00 p.m. BICYCLE BARN BIKE RIDE: 14-16 mph, Ride to sunset. Start at The Bicycle Barn, 388 West Pothouse Road, Phoenixville, PA. Will mostly go into the low traffic areas of Chester County, but maybe go into areas of Montgomery County as well. As we get more people attending (hopefully), we will try to break the ride into different groups. Contact Chet Ritchie at 215-799-0203.
• 6:00 & 6:30 p.m. MONDAYS ON THE MAIN LINE BIKE RIDE: 8-18 mph, 20-30 miles. Start at the Church of the Saviour, 651 North Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA. Ride with the nicest bike group on the Main Line! Multilevel rides (beginner to AX) leave from rear lot next to gym. Terrain can be hilly. Bathrooms & water inside gym. Beginners can start by riding the 5 mile Wayne loop and work up to faster rides. Special rides for women w/kids/expectant moms, family rides and tandem rides for the blind. No one left behind! Cue sheets provided for most rides. For more info contact Thomas G. Madle Sr. at 215-233-2578.
• 6:00 p.m. MONDAY NIGHT HILL CLIMBING: Road Ride, Varied, Start at the Bikeworks, 500 Main Street, Harleysville, PA. Back by popular demand... Monday Night Hills returns again this year! Come explore the local topography and help prove the rumor that Pennsylvania is flat. The speed the distance will vary based on the group. No riders dropped. Contact Jason Meyers at 215-380-1990.
• 7:30 p.m. MOSTLY WALTZ WORKSHOPS: WALTZING TO LATIN FLAVORED MUSIC: Blue Bell School of Dance, 921 Pennllyn Blue Bell Pike, Blue Bell, PA. Call 215-483-0726, 215-643-4397.
• HORSHAM LL GOLF OUTING 2007: Old York Road Country Club, 801 Tennis Avenue, Spring House, PA. Call 215-443-0617.

TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2007

• 10:00 a.m. TUESDAY AM LANSDALE BIKE RIDE: 13-15 mph, 20-30 miles. Start at White Road Park, White Road, Lansdale, PA. Can't make the evening rides? Let's ride in the AM. We'll ride on gently rolling scenic roads, often heading towards Evansburg and Harleysville. Count on riding to Lake Galena once a month. Rain cancels ride. No one dropped. Starts at Whites Road Park on Whites Road, Lansdale, between Broad St. and Valley Forge Rd. Start location is about 2 miles from NPHS. Meet by the sign. Contact Monica Coleman at 610-547-1430.
• 4:30 p.m. PRE-RIDE BIKE RIDE: 13-15 mph, 20-25 miles. Start at Hatboro Horsham High School, 899 Horsham Road, Parking lot E, Horsham, PA. I will continue these "warm-up" rides, at least through the month of May. Contact David C. Atkins at 215-675-4597.
• 6:00 p.m. TUESDAY EVENING IN HORSHAM BIKE RIDE: 15-16 mph, 18-32 miles. Start at Hatboro Horsham High School, 899 Horsham Road, Horsham, PA. "Touring the road in Montgomery County." Come join me in seeing what winter has done to the roads in Montgomery County. Let's see who has been spinning this winter and who has been a couch potato. Have the hills gotten steeper over the winter? Contact Richard Terry at 215-675-1536.
• 6:00 p.m. TUESDAY EVENING IN HORSHAM BIKE RIDE: 15-16 mph, 22-32 miles. Start at Hatboro Horsham High School, 899 Horsham Road, Horsham, PA. One of our most popular paces. In an effort to keep the groups at a reasonable size, we'll have several ride leaders at this pace. Contact Allen Herman at 215-750-1011.
• 6:00 p.m. TUESDAY EVENING IN HORSHAM BIKE RIDE: 17-18 mph, 26-36 miles. Start at Hatboro Horsham High School, 899 Horsham Road, Horsham, PA. "Touring the road in Montgomery County. Not quite the cardiac-arresting pace of the A/X, but an experienced fast group ride that will involve HILLS! Please note that when the hills get steeper, the average speed will be obviously slower. If we hit 18+ it is because everyone's legs were broken, either from the weekend's brutality, or the Tuesday night ride before! There will be no conscious effort to drop anyone on this ride. Contact Steve Scheetz at 610-636-8039.
• 6:00 p.m. TUESDAY EVNING AT NORTH PENN H.S. BIKE RIDE: 14-16 mph, 21-32 miles. Start at North Penn High School, 1340 Valley Forge Road, Lansdale, PA. A great workout pace on various routes that is sure to have some rolling hills and climbs. Contact Jay Sitkin at 215-362-8591.
• 6:00 p.m. TUESDAY EVNING AT NORTH PENN H.S. BIKE RIDE: 12-14 mph, 18-28 miles. Start at North Penn High School, 1340 Valley Forge Road, Lansdale, PA. An effective workout, but slow enough for those who would like to ease in to the riding season. Contact Kathleen Nieman at 215-362-5152.
• 6:10 p.m. CYCLESPORT BIKE RIDE: 20+/- miles, Class B. Meet at Booths Corner, Route 491 (Naaman’s Creek Rd.). Mileage will increase/decrease dictated by amount of daylight. Terrain is flat to rolling and average speed 16-17mph. Contact Len at 610-558-6232.
• 6:30 p.m. AFTER WORK WALKER – TUESDAY EVENINGS: Moderate pace, 2.8 miles, moderate pace. Knight’s Park in Collingswood for a loop of the park on paved walkways. We stop at twilight. Bad weather cancels. Meet at the start of the internal park loop off Collings Ave and Colford road across from the Collingswood High School. Contact Leader: Tom Neigel at 609 206-3389.
• THE 2nd AACC GOLF CLASSIC: ACE Center, Ridge Pike and Manor Road, 800 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA. Call 610-825-8000.

TUESDAY, MAY 8-29, 2007

• TUESDAY NIGHT SWING DANCE: Ballroom on High, Old Eagle Lodge, 310 E High Street, Pottstown, PA. Everyone is welcome to a practice dance night every Tuesday from 9-11 pm for getting your ''swing'' in step. Smoke-free historic 4000 square-foot ballroom; no experience necessary. Dance classes held prior to dance (please call or visit the official website for information on lessons). See you on the floor! Call 610-348-6727.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2007

• 10:00 a.m. A SEARCH FOR HUDSONIA HIKE: 6 miles, easy pace. This low plant with golden flowers is rare except in the sandy “wastes” of the pines. Considered a relic of the Ice Age. Abundant some years and scarce in others. We will follow trails in the open pinelands south of the Mullica River looking for good showings of this plant, and we will lunch at a very pretty spot along the Mullica. A nice Spring workout. Meet at the Atsion parking lot. RAIN CANCELS. Contact Manny Robbins at 856-428-4841 and Peppy Bath at 609-587-4849.
• 10:00 a.m. TINICUM PARK TO UPPER BLACK EDDY CANAL HIKE: 9-10 miles, moderate pace. Hike along a particularly nice stretch of the D&R canal, from Tinicum Park to Upper Black Eddy. Lunch at the Old General Store, then return on same route. Meet at Tinicum Park, 2 miles south of Frenchtown Bridge, off PA. Rt. 32. LP. Leaders: Heinz Knaupp at 609-801-1168 and Bill Poulson at 856-983-7609.
• 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY NIGHT “WANNA B” BIKE RIDE: 17-22 mph, 20+. Start at Valley Forge National Park, Gulph and Valley Forge Roads, Valley Forge, PA. Join me on Wednesdays for a 20+ mile ride. SRT from Valley Forge towards Manayunk and back. The goal of this group ride is to safely improve speed and efficiency by focusing on cycling skills and endurance. We will spend some time working on cycling skills and safety. 2 meeting points - VF Park vistor center parking lot OR Betzwood Park near the trail head. Precipitation and temps below 40 cancel. RSVP by 5pm day of ride. Contact Dee Anne Kotzur at 610-659-7562.
• 6:00 p.m. “C” YOU AT ROSE TREE BIKE RIDE: 20+ miles, Class: C+. Talk is, C rides are more fun. Come out, and find out. Meet at Rose Tree Park, Rt 252, Media PA. No less than three hearty laughs guaranteed, or your money back, as we travel various routes in the area. Expect hills but no one will be dropped. Contact Debbie Chaga at 610-494-3033.
• 6:00 p.m. BUCKEY’S BIKE RIDE: 40 miles, Class: B-/C+. Join me for a ride through Montgomery county every Wednesday evening, as long as the weather cooperates. We will leave Lansdale for a 40 mile ride and sometimes we will meet up with the Suburban Cyclists Wednesday riders. Please call or E-mail me if you are planning to ride, so I will not leave without you. Contact Doug Bower at 610-952-0562.
• 6:00 p.m. WORKOUT BIKE RIDE: 25+ miles, Class: A. Meet at Rose Tree Park on Rte. 252 for our regular Wednesday night workout. Expect a fast pace and some nice hills. Contact Antonio Rocha at 484-802-8374.
• 6:00 p.m. ROSE TREE RIDLEY BIKE RIDE: 20+/-, Class: B. Start at Rose Tree Park on Rt. 252,go thru Ridley State Park & beyond. As day gets longer so does the ride... with a hill or two.... Contact Brian Wade at 610-254-9485.
• 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY EVENING IN HARLEYSVILLE BIKE RIDE: 14-15 mph, 15-32 miles, Start at Indian Valley Middle School, Maple & Gruber Avenues, Harleyville, PA. Come with us as we enjoy the scenic roads of Harleysville and beyond. Rides will be moderately rolling with a few climbs. A few trips are planned to the Ridge and several to Bucks County. As the season goes along, our group gets larger. No one dropped. Bob Fuerst and guest leaders. Contact Robert Fuerst at 610-287-3352.
• 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY EVENING IN HARLEYSVILLE BIKE RIDE: 15-16 mph, 22-32 miles. Start at Indian Valley Middle School, Maple & Gruber Avenues, Harleyville, PA. Distance varies according to daylight. We ride in the areas north, west and east of Harleysville, seldom to the south. This means rolling terrain with some interesting hills and light car traffic. We ride a variety of routes with shorter, easier rides in the spring, and longer, harder rides as everyone gets stronger. This is a very popular and sometimes large group. No one will be dropped, but everyone is expected to keep the pace. Contact Joseph Cornell at 215-723-6249.
• 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY EVENING IN HARLEYSVILLE BIKE RIDE: 8-10 mph, 8-12 miles. Start at Indian Valley Middle School, Maple & Gruber Avenues, Harleyville, PA. “Totally Family” family ride. This ride will be mostly bike trail riding through the Harleysville area. All family riders are encouraged to come out (including those tiny tricycles). On a hot summer evening, we even stop from time to time at a local ice cream shop for a special treat! No riders dropped. Contact Michelle McCoach at 215-513-0986.
• 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY EVENING IN HARLEYSVILLE BIKE RIDE: 17-18 mph, 17-38 miles. Start at Indian Valley Middle School, Maple & Gruber Avenues, Harleyville, PA. Start the season riding at a faster pace (you did stay in shape this winter, didn’t you?) Routes range from moderately to aggressively rolling terrain and lots of hills. In no time we will be doing the Swamp Creek loops. No riders dropped – regroup at top of hills. Contact Joe Lavery at 610-754-7913.
• 6:30 p.m. FLOWER MARKET 5K RUN: Rockford Park, 19th & Tower Drive, Wilmington, DE. Contact Wayne S. Kursh at 302-654-6400.
• 7:00 p.m. CHESTER COUNTY TRAIL 5K RUNNING SERIES #1: Pottstown PA. Call 610-469-6160.